Question 1

Where is your office located?

Accepted Answer

My office is near the center of Amherst. Address: 150 Fearing St, Amherst, MA 01002.

Question 2

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

Office hours: Monday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Thursday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm, Friday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm ET.

Question 3

How long are the sessions?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are a full 60 minutes.

Question 4

How do I make an initial appointment?

Accepted Answer

Please call (413) 949-9132, email sebestasomatics@gmail.com, or use the contact page. We will set up a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your concerns and see if it feels like a good match.

Question 5

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

I accept cash, checks, and Venmo.

Question 6

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

I require a 24-hour cancellation notice before your scheduled appointment. If I cannot fill the time slot, I charge half the session fee. Emergencies and illnesses are taken into consideration.

Question 7

With what age ranges do you work?

Accepted Answer

I work with adults 18 years and up.

Question 8

Do you work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual orientations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. I welcome and affirm people from culturally diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.

Question 9

What do you do in a session?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the person and their needs. Developing safety and regulation are two key components. Sessions may include listening, questions, body awareness, imagery, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. Each session is tailored to you.

Question 10

How long would I need to do this work?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your history and goals. For single-event trauma, a few sessions may be enough. For developmental trauma, the process can take months or years. Healing is gradual—patience and grace make the journey more fruitful.

Question 11

What is your professional training?

Accepted Answer

I am a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), having completed a three-year program focused on trauma and its impact on the body. I also hold certifications in Organic Intelligence® (Levels 1 & 2), Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists, and Somatic Resilience and Regulation: Developmental Trauma. My academic background includes a B.A. in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.). Before becoming a somatic therapist, I taught first through eighth grade for over 25 years. This blend of professional training, Organic Intelligence®, and teaching experience informs my work as a practitioner.

Question 12

What do you like to do for playtime?

Accepted Answer

I love hiking and backpacking with my dog Juneau. I also enjoy dancing, drawing, travel, learning new things, and spending time with my kids and friends.

Question 13

Would you want to travel to the moon?

Accepted Answer

It could be fascinating, but I prefer earth-focused activities—though one could always change their mind.

Question 14

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

I do not bill insurance directly. However, some clients use out-of-network benefits. If your plan allows it, you can pay for sessions and submit a receipt (a 'superbill') to your insurance company for possible partial reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Somatic Therapy

Have any questions?
Look for answers here or give me a call.

Where is your office located?

What are your hours?

How long are the sessions?

How do I make an initial appointment?

How do I pay?

Do you accept insurance?

What is your cancellation policy?

With what age ranges do you work?

Do you work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual orientations?

What do you do in a session?

How long would I need to do this work?

What is your professional training?

What do you like to do for playtime?

Would you want to travel to the moon?

Frequently Asked Questions About Somatic Therapy

Have any questions? Look for answers here or give me a call.

Where is your office located?

What are your hours?

How long are the sessions?

How do I make an initial appointment?

How do I pay?

Do you accept insurance?

What is your cancellation policy?

With what age ranges do you work?

Do you work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual orientations?

What do you do in a session?

How long would I need to do this work?

What is your professional training?

What do you like to do for playtime?

Would you want to travel to the moon?

Frequently Asked Questions
About Somatic Therapy

Have any questions?
Look for answers here or give me a call.